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Christmas creche, tree are signs of hope, pope says

The Nativity scene and Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said. “As we contemplate them in our homes, parishes and town squares, let us ask the Lord to renew in us the gift of peace and fraternity,” he said.

• Unity, dialogue, respect: On first trip, pope highlights paths to peace

  

  By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
  Published December 3, 2025

  Visiting two countries over six days on his first foreign papal trip, Pope Leo XIV preached unity, dialogue and respect for differences as the only paths to peace.

• Pope calls treatment of migrants in U.S. ‘extremely disrespectful’

  

  By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
  Published November 19, 2025

  Insisting that the dignity of all people, including immigrants, must be respected, Pope Leo XIV asked U.S. Catholics and “people of goodwill” to read and listen to the U.S. bishops’ recent pastoral message on the topic.

• Seeing everyone as a brother or sister is part of Christianity, pope says

  

  By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
  Published November 13, 2025

  Being a Christian means recognizing every person as a brother or sister and always being ready to lend a helping hand, Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience.